Definitions
A steep cliff, the brink or edge of disaster
precipice
A synonym for destroy
annihilate
An antonym for lazy
diligent
Someone who steals property that is worth thousands of dollars commits grand _____
larceny
Part of speech of arduous
adjective
Depressed and devoid of happiness (Unit 5)
morose
A synonym for servitude
bondage
A synonym for rigid
pliant
It is a defense lawyer's job to ____ the charges made by the prosecutor.
rebut
Part of speech of slapdash
adjective
Unable to be corrected
incorrigible
A synonym for intimidate
daunt
An antonym for simple
intricate
The Federal Reserve Board may lower interest rates in order to _____ economic growth.
facilitate
Part of speech of militant
adjective/noun
Exceeding what is necessary
superfluous
A synonym for dense
opaque
An antonym of weak-willed
tenacious
Do you have a ____ explanation for not completing your assignment on time?
credible
Part of speech of anarchy
noun
A harsh correction or scolding
reprimand
A synonym for ceaseless
incessant
An antonym of overt
latent
Although fossils are _____, they hold many clues to life on Earth millions of years ago.
inanimate
Part of speech of taunt
noun/verb